Internet should be free

fernhill replied on 12/07/2021 18:55

Posted on 12/07/2021 18:55

Because of its location I recently stayed at a Camping and Caravan Club site. It was exactly as their strap line states "Friendly" its also had free internet on unlimited devices and good quality.
I then moved to a CMH site which was considerably more expensive on top of which i had to purchase internet and it was only valid for one device, the contrast could not have been more stark. Many members were grumbling and commenting.
Yes overall CMH sites are of better and more consistent quality in terms of facilities and grounds etc but paying for internet today is like living in the dark ages.
Free internet is ubiquitous; hotels, airports, shopping centres restaurants, pubs. even McDonalds. ...nearly everywhere except CMH sites

 

eribaMotters replied on 16/07/2021 20:37

Posted on 16/07/2021 18:01 by Tinwheeler

It ended before it started, EM. It’s been debated umpteen times before.

If internet access is so important, I think you'd be better off making your own arrangements as many of us do but whether it's charged as an extra or part of an inclusive price, the quality won’t be affected by the method of payment. If you like club sites, it seems rather strange, if I may say so, to stop using them over such a small issue as chargeable and rubbish Wi-fi. The good bit is that, at present, you don’t have to pay at all.

Posted on 16/07/2021 20:37

The wifi issue for me is not the defining point, but part of the overall package. I'll go out on a limb and admit I don't really like club sites after having spent most of my caravan and camping time abroad. I think there are many like me who don't feel comfortable packed in tightly on what appears to be a well manicured car park, admittedly with a usually excellent wash block.

This is obviously MY opinion and we are all different. I respect the fact that the club sites offer a good package at an attractive price for many members and long may they be happy.

The three photos for interest show the Durham C&MC site currently at about £25/30 and an independent site, Greenacres of Carlisle at £21 less than a week later. Greenacres has 12 foot square wet rooms with underfloor heating and wifi included etc. It offers excellent facilities, great space and all at an amazing price. This is why I have such an opinion.

Tinwheeler replied on 16/07/2021 20:56

Posted on 16/07/2021 20:56

So nothing to do with Wi-fi at all really🤷🏻‍♂️

Good luck on your better sites, EM, but a site in Carlisle ain’t much use if you need to be in the Durham area😁. Have you tried the club's non-fac offering at Englethwaite? It’s quite cheap and a lovely spot.

KeithandMargaret replied on 17/07/2021 13:35

Posted on 17/07/2021 13:35

We stopped at Cayton Bay CAMC site last month at £29.40 a night including hook up.

Wifi was £3.50 for a single day - does it really need to cost that much ?

We are off to a CL site next week at £15 a night including hook up – and I'm told by the owner that Wifi is free ….....

 

moulesy replied on 17/07/2021 13:45

Posted on 16/07/2021 20:37 by eribaMotters

The wifi issue for me is not the defining point, but part of the overall package. I'll go out on a limb and admit I don't really like club sites after having spent most of my caravan and camping time abroad. I think there are many like me who don't feel comfortable packed in tightly on what appears to be a well manicured car park, admittedly with a usually excellent wash block.

This is obviously MY opinion and we are all different. I respect the fact that the club sites offer a good package at an attractive price for many members and long may they be happy.

The three photos for interest show the Durham C&MC site currently at about £25/30 and an independent site, Greenacres of Carlisle at £21 less than a week later. Greenacres has 12 foot square wet rooms with underfloor heating and wifi included etc. It offers excellent facilities, great space and all at an amazing price. This is why I have such an opinion.

Posted on 17/07/2021 13:45

I assume the club site is the one in the first picture, very popular and well supported by the look of it, and the private one is the one with few takers?   surprisedinnocent

Cornersteady replied on 17/07/2021 13:57

Posted on 17/07/2021 13:45 by moulesy

I assume the club site is the one in the first picture, very popular and well supported by the look of it, and the private one is the one with few takers?   surprisedinnocent

Posted on 17/07/2021 13:57

and of course I'm sure they are taken with the same focal length smile

JVB66 replied on 17/07/2021 17:45

Posted on 16/07/2021 20:37 by eribaMotters

The wifi issue for me is not the defining point, but part of the overall package. I'll go out on a limb and admit I don't really like club sites after having spent most of my caravan and camping time abroad. I think there are many like me who don't feel comfortable packed in tightly on what appears to be a well manicured car park, admittedly with a usually excellent wash block.

This is obviously MY opinion and we are all different. I respect the fact that the club sites offer a good package at an attractive price for many members and long may they be happy.

The three photos for interest show the Durham C&MC site currently at about £25/30 and an independent site, Greenacres of Carlisle at £21 less than a week later. Greenacres has 12 foot square wet rooms with underfloor heating and wifi included etc. It offers excellent facilities, great space and all at an amazing price. This is why I have such an opinion.

Posted on 17/07/2021 17:45

It seems the two others are CLs?and some are fine, but as seen by the popularity of club main sites many more do like to be comfortable with what is a known qualitywink

Wherenext replied on 17/07/2021 22:09

Posted on 17/07/2021 17:45 by JVB66

It seems the two others are CLs?and some are fine, but as seen by the popularity of club main sites many more do like to be comfortable with what is a known qualitywink

Posted on 17/07/2021 22:09

What other two? There is only an "other one" and it is not a CL

www.greenacrescumbria.co.uk

 

JVB66 replied on 17/07/2021 22:25

Posted on 17/07/2021 22:09 by Wherenext

What other two? There is only an "other one" and it is not a CL

www.greenacrescumbria.co.uk

 

Posted on 17/07/2021 22:25

Sorry but with so few LVs on site , l thought it wasundecided

I note complementry WiFi is available "in the cabin"surprised

And what a list of other prices for the sitewink

Freddy55 replied on 17/07/2021 22:36

Posted on 17/07/2021 22:36

JV, I think you need to wake up to the fact that there are other options to the caravan ‘car parks’ offered by the club.

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